Surah Al-Ikhlas is the 112th Chapter of the Holy Quran. It is the second most important chapter of the Holy Quran after Surah Fatiha – the very first Surah. The Holy Prophet (s) is reported to have said that Surah Al-Iklhas by itself is equal to one third of the Holy Quran. In this Khutba we look at human desires in the light of Surah [...]

Parents upset about a history textbook that they say emphasizes Islam more than other religions protested outside Volusia County school district headquarters. The parents claim that the book contains too much information about Islam and not enough about Christianity and other religions. There was even a call by organizers asking students to [...]

In Surah Takasar, Allah tells us that human beings spend all their time seeking wealth and possessions until they are laid in the grave. It is only then that they will see that there is a reckoning and they have to explain how they spent their lives what they achieved but those questions about achievement will not be about possessions. The [...]

[audio:http://www.virtualmosque.co.uk/podcast/Love_For_The_holy_propeht.mp3] Muslims in some countries make a great show of their affection for the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s) by celebrating his birthday with great pomp and ceremony. It seems contradictory to the life style of the Holy Prophet (s) which was simple and free of all show. Surely, [...]

The Holy Quran Chapter 105 – Surah Al-Fil (The Elephant) In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. 105:1 Hast thou not seen how thy Lord dealt with the possessors of the elephant? 105:2 Did He not cause their war to end in confusion? 105:3 And send against them birds in flocks? 105:4 Casting at them decreed stones — 105:5 [...]